J.C. + Raegina Naul
J.C. + Raegina Naul
Some people go across the world to serve the Lord. Others walk into an elementary school front office, a drive-thru prayer tent, or have a simple conversation with a stranger and do the same thing.
That’s what it looks like for J.C. and Raegina.
Raegina grew up faithfully attending a Roman Catholic church. She knew the right answers and what she was “supposed” to do, but it wasn’t until her second date with J.C. that her understanding of faith began to change.
On that date, J.C. asked her, “How confident are you that if you died today, you would go to heaven?”
That question sparked a deeper conversation and caused Raegina to think seriously about her relationship with Christ. She realized that although she knew about God, she didn’t truly know Him. As she came to understand what it meant to have a relationship with Jesus, she chose to follow Him fully. The decision to leave the catholic faith created tension in her family, but she clung to Galatians 1:10, reminding herself to seek to please God, not man.
Today, Raegina works in the front office at Hardwick Elementary and has discovered that her workplace is one of her greatest mission fields. She keeps handwritten Scripture cards in her desk to give to coworkers who need encouragement and makes it known that she is always available to pray with anyone who asks.
J.C. grew up in Lubbock and was saved at an early age. In high school, after leaving the baseball team, he found himself in the wrong crowd. But in his early twenties, God got ahold of his heart, and J.C. went all in for Christ. Along the way, he discovered a love for skydiving — which is how he later met Raegina.
Together, they share a deep heart for prayer and encouraging others.
When asked what advice they would give someone wanting a stronger prayer life, they said, “Just talk to God like He’s sitting next to you, like God is your best friend. God longs to hear from us!”
J.C. now serves faithfully in our Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry, where they meet people exactly where they are — praying for healing, job loss, or simply reminding someone that God loves them.
J.C. shared, “Many people think that I’m just naturally gifted in evangelism, and I don’t think that’s true. I think I’ve gotten more comfortable with it by forcing myself to do it. It’s as simple as just asking someone, ‘Do you have any prayer needs?’ and that opens the door for opportunity. There are also times where I ask strangers ‘If you were to die and you are standing before the Lord and God asked you why He should let you into heaven,’ and the way they answer that question tells you a lot about what they believe. That gives you a great opportunity to share the Truth and the hope of Jesus.”
Raegina added, “Just asking people we cross paths with if they go to church somewhere, if the answer is no, it’s really easy to invite them to ours. We always say, ‘If you’re interested in visiting our church this week, we will sit by you in service.’”
Their lives are a reminder that you don’t have to go overseas or hold a title to be used by God. Through simple obedience, everyday conversations, prayer, and encouragement, people are coming to know Christ.
J.C. and Raegina are a powerful encouragement to our church family: what you do matters. Let the Lord use you. Whether that’s through joining our Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry, serving in VKids, becoming a greeter, or simply being bold where God has placed you, you have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus and lives can be changed through that.
That’s what it looks like for J.C. and Raegina.
Raegina grew up faithfully attending a Roman Catholic church. She knew the right answers and what she was “supposed” to do, but it wasn’t until her second date with J.C. that her understanding of faith began to change.
On that date, J.C. asked her, “How confident are you that if you died today, you would go to heaven?”
That question sparked a deeper conversation and caused Raegina to think seriously about her relationship with Christ. She realized that although she knew about God, she didn’t truly know Him. As she came to understand what it meant to have a relationship with Jesus, she chose to follow Him fully. The decision to leave the catholic faith created tension in her family, but she clung to Galatians 1:10, reminding herself to seek to please God, not man.
Today, Raegina works in the front office at Hardwick Elementary and has discovered that her workplace is one of her greatest mission fields. She keeps handwritten Scripture cards in her desk to give to coworkers who need encouragement and makes it known that she is always available to pray with anyone who asks.
J.C. grew up in Lubbock and was saved at an early age. In high school, after leaving the baseball team, he found himself in the wrong crowd. But in his early twenties, God got ahold of his heart, and J.C. went all in for Christ. Along the way, he discovered a love for skydiving — which is how he later met Raegina.
Together, they share a deep heart for prayer and encouraging others.
When asked what advice they would give someone wanting a stronger prayer life, they said, “Just talk to God like He’s sitting next to you, like God is your best friend. God longs to hear from us!”
J.C. now serves faithfully in our Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry, where they meet people exactly where they are — praying for healing, job loss, or simply reminding someone that God loves them.
J.C. shared, “Many people think that I’m just naturally gifted in evangelism, and I don’t think that’s true. I think I’ve gotten more comfortable with it by forcing myself to do it. It’s as simple as just asking someone, ‘Do you have any prayer needs?’ and that opens the door for opportunity. There are also times where I ask strangers ‘If you were to die and you are standing before the Lord and God asked you why He should let you into heaven,’ and the way they answer that question tells you a lot about what they believe. That gives you a great opportunity to share the Truth and the hope of Jesus.”
Raegina added, “Just asking people we cross paths with if they go to church somewhere, if the answer is no, it’s really easy to invite them to ours. We always say, ‘If you’re interested in visiting our church this week, we will sit by you in service.’”
Their lives are a reminder that you don’t have to go overseas or hold a title to be used by God. Through simple obedience, everyday conversations, prayer, and encouragement, people are coming to know Christ.
J.C. and Raegina are a powerful encouragement to our church family: what you do matters. Let the Lord use you. Whether that’s through joining our Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry, serving in VKids, becoming a greeter, or simply being bold where God has placed you, you have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus and lives can be changed through that.
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Sunday Mornings | 9:30am 11:00am
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Raegina and J.C. are the BEST!!! They are approachable and welcoming — the Holy Spirit is busy!!!